He doesn't need any security -- there's nothing to secure. The point of his project is to offer full broadband Internet access to anyone who has the equipment to access it. The wireless network behind the access point only contains the Internet gateway, so there's really not much to protect.
Anyhow, if anybody wants to secure a wireless network, it's not that hard. You limit the 802.11 portion to VPN tunnels only and use one of various types of backend authentication methods to allow select users. It is also possible to limit many access points to accept connections from certain MAC addresses. If you start stringing MAC filtering, VPN, backend authentication, backend firewalls, and good server hardening and administration, you have a network that is very, very hard to crack (though certainly not impossible!).
CS vs CIS, Technology worker demand decreasing
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Don't be fooled by the technology industry's boom over the last few years. As many investors can relate, we're now seeing the equalization of the technology industry. With the rise of the quick investment turnaround and huge pool of VC money, there was an unbelievable demand for technology workers. This resulted in Cert farms and quick degree programs. You'll find the demand for the run-of-the-mill hi-tech worker decrease as the market is saturated, but the demand will increase for the industry heavyweights...the CS majors and those with strong industry experience. The time for the quick-turnaround certifications and degree programs is coming to an end. Since you are just coming out of college, don't make the mistake of taking the easier or quicker way out...you'll find that the job market waiting for you will be much less friendly to those without industry excperience or hardcore college background.
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He doesn't need any security -- there's nothing to secure. The point of his project is to offer full broadband Internet access to anyone who has the equipment to access it. The wireless network behind the access point only contains the Internet gateway, so there's really not much to protect.
Anyhow, if anybody wants to secure a wireless network, it's not that hard. You limit the 802.11 portion to VPN tunnels only and use one of various types of backend authentication methods to allow select users. It is also possible to limit many access points to accept connections from certain MAC addresses. If you start stringing MAC filtering, VPN, backend authentication, backend firewalls, and good server hardening and administration, you have a network that is very, very hard to crack (though certainly not impossible!).
Don't be fooled by the technology industry's boom over the last few years. As many investors can relate, we're now seeing the equalization of the technology industry. With the rise of the quick investment turnaround and huge pool of VC money, there was an unbelievable demand for technology workers. This resulted in Cert farms and quick degree programs. You'll find the demand for the run-of-the-mill hi-tech worker decrease as the market is saturated, but the demand will increase for the industry heavyweights...the CS majors and those with strong industry experience. The time for the quick-turnaround certifications and degree programs is coming to an end. Since you are just coming out of college, don't make the mistake of taking the easier or quicker way out...you'll find that the job market waiting for you will be much less friendly to those without industry excperience or hardcore college background.